After the favored concubine remarried, the aloof and powerful minister forcibly took her away.

Chapter 79 The people who chased her back then?
Before long, Xiang Ning came out of the house, and Qin Bijun had someone bring her a lot of things.

Looking at Xiang Ning's smiling face, Liao's mother was somewhat surprised.

"Xiang Ning, what did Madam say to you?"

Hearing Liao's mother's question, Xiang Ning's lips curled up slightly: "It's nothing, Madam told me to take good care of Fu Liu."

"Madam asked you to take care of Fuliu? You agreed?"

Mrs. Liao's reaction was much more genuine. Xiang Ning nodded, "I dare not disagree with what Madam says."

"Then you should be more careful and not let Fu Liu lead you by the nose."

Hearing what Liao's mother said, Xiang Ning replied, "I know. Madam gave me some jewelry. I'll have Bi Tao deliver it to you later."

After all, this was in Qionghua Courtyard. If Qin Bijun discovered that the two of them were interacting so closely in private, she would probably be angry.

"You child, you always think of your mother."

Mrs. Liao was naturally happy. Xiang Ning was clever and quick-witted, and she handled interpersonal relationships very well.

Dealing with her is very pleasant.

As Xiang Ning left Qionghua Courtyard, she pondered how to complete the transaction.

Pei Yanzhi is currently on guard against Fu Liu and does not allow Fu Liu to serve him.

It looks like this road will take a very long time to travel.

"Young Master Qin, this way please."

As Xiang Ning was thinking about these things, she heard the butler's voice coming from not far away.

She looked up and her eyes widened instantly.

How could it be him?
Qin Langjun, who was in the distance, felt a gaze on him, frowned, and turned his head.

"What's wrong, Young Master Qin?"

Seeing his actions, the butler asked a question, and then Qin Rui shook his head: "It's alright, I may have misread it."

After saying that, Qin Rui left.

At this moment, Xiang Ning, who was hiding behind the artificial rock, was feeling her heart racing.

The scene of fleeing from her home flashed before her eyes again. Xiang Ning closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

She will never forget that face, and the contempt in those eyes.

Xiang Ning was once in danger of being killed because of an embroidery picture, and from then on she lived a life of being hunted down.

She changed her name and identity, and twice fell into the clutches of brothels. In the end, those people still refused to let her go, which led to the scene where she sold herself into the Pei family.

In the Pei household, there was only one member of the Qin family, namely the first wife, Qin Bijun.

Was that young master Qin from the Qingyuan Earl's Mansion?

"Sister, I've finally found you."

Bitao's voice came, pulling Xiangning back to reality.

"what happened?"

Xiang Ning came to her senses and asked a question, and then Bi Tao replied with a smile: "Isn't Master worried about you, Sister? He was afraid you would be bullied in Qionghua Courtyard, so he specially sent me to find you."

Hearing this, Xiang Ning nodded: "We're getting ready to go back. By the way, Bi Tao, do you know who Qin Sanlangjun is?"

The steward called him Qin Sanlangjun, so he must be the third son in the family. Could he be Qin Bijun's third brother?

"Qin Sanlang? That should be the First Madam's cousin. The First Madam does have a third brother, but he is already married, and outsiders only call him Master Qin."

"This Qin Sanlang is the son of the First Madam's aunt. He is only five years older than the eldest young master. The Qin family dotes on him, and the First Madam treats him like her own son."

Bitao linked arms with Xiangning as they walked and talked.

In the end, Xiang Ning finally understood the origins of Qin Sanlang.

Qin Sanlang's real name was Qin Rui. He had two older sisters and was the youngest in his family, so he was very much loved by his family.

Now working at the Maritime Trade Office, he is a smooth and worldly man who knows how to please everyone.

Moreover, Qin Rui was born with the Qin family surname, making him a member of the Qingyuan Marquis's household. Therefore, the Qingyuan Marquis's household treated him as their own son.

"However, I heard that Uncle Qin and Third Master Qin actually look down on him, since he has the Qin family surname, so he is a member of the Qin family."

Bitao didn't continue, but Xiangning understood what she meant.

With another person to divide the inheritance, how could Uncle Qin and Third Uncle Qin be willing?

"So, behind the scenes, all the dirty and hard work was done by Qin Sanlang."

Rather than saying he is a member of the Qin family, it would be more accurate to say he is a knife of the Qin family, and the sharpest kind at that.

After hearing Bitao's words, Xiangning felt a heavy weight in her heart.

If that's the case, then what Qin Sanlang did was related to the Qingyuan Earl's Mansion?
The people chasing him in Xinkang County were sent by him...

Didn't I tell you to get out?

Xiang Ning had just taken a breath when she heard Pei Yanzhi's angry voice coming from inside the room.

She looked up and saw Fu Liu running out of the house, sobbing.

"She brought it on herself. She knew the master didn't like her, but she still tried to get close to him."

Bitao said indignantly, and Xiangning shook her head at her: "Be careful, the walls may have ears."

Upon hearing this, Bitao shut her mouth and didn't continue speaking.

"Go find her and tell her not to come in and serve me for the next few days. I'm in a bad mood, so I don't want to hurt her."

Xiang Ning's words made Bi Tao somewhat unhappy.

"Sister, her coming here is like Sima Zhao's secret; everyone knows she wants to take your place."

"But she was sent by the First Madam after all. If she is mistreated, it will implicate us, and it will be a loss. Go quickly, and I'll have Xu Mama make you some sweet buns later."

Bitao, being a child at heart, replied after hearing this, "I'm only doing this for my sister's sake."

After saying that, she left.

Xiang Ning stepped inside, where Pei Yanzhi was already sitting on the soft couch, his face cold and indifferent.

One of his shoulders was bare, as if it had been pulled down.

It seems Fu Liu did it; no wonder Pei Yanzhi was angry.

"Master."

"What did she tell you?"

Xiang Ning's voice came through, and Pei Yanzhi asked a question. Then he heard her say, "The First Madam said that I should take good care of Fu Liu."

Upon hearing this, Pei Yanzhi raised an eyebrow: "What did you reply?"

"I told you I would take good care of her. Anyway, she's in Mosong Garden now, so the First Madam can't interfere, right?"

Xiang Ning walked to Pei Yanzhi's side and helped him straighten his clothes: "But since the person has been delivered, there's no need for you to be angry with her."

She bent down and looked at Pei Yanzhi: "Otherwise, this servant will be in a difficult position. Please, Master, do me a favor, okay?"

It must be said that Pei Yanzhi found Xiang Ning's advice quite comforting.

"Your pride is worthless; I want something else."

Pei Yanzhi reached out and pulled her to his side, and Xiang Ning took the opportunity to wrap her arms around his neck.

"I'll repay you when you're better, Master, okay?"

After hearing this, Pei Yanzhi didn't say anything more.

Xiang Ning breathed a sigh of relief. Pei Yanzhi was really hard to deal with. She had to think carefully about how to help Fu Liu gain a foothold by his side.

Both she and the First Madam benefited from their deal.

Whether we can leave the Pei residence depends on this.

(End of this chapter)